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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select vs Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen 4K 2023

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • Runs Vega OS 1.1.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • 42 g.
KSh 10,500Out of Stock
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Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)

  • Runs Google TV.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 8 GB storage in this version.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • 142 g.
KSh 9,000In Stock
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Apple TV 4K 3rd GenKSh 20,500
Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GBKSh 35,500
Xiaomi TV Stick HD 2nd GenKSh 7,000
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026)KSh 10,500

Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select if you want Dolby Atmos audio and a lighter build (42 g). Choose the Xiaomi TV Box S 4K if you want more memory (2 GB RAM), Dolby Vision HDR and Bluetooth 5.2.

Software

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Runs Vega OS 1.1
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
Runs Google TV

Memory

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
1 GB RAM in this version
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
2 GB RAM in this version

Connections

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
Bluetooth connection
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Weight

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
42 g
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
142 g

Performance

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select
MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor
Xiaomi TV Box S 4K
CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • Dolby Atmos audio.
  • Lighter: 42 g.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • More memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Dolby Vision HDR.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (KSh 1,500 less).
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select

  • 1 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Vega OS 1.1.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
  • 42 g.
  • MediaTek MT8698 MCM processor.
  • 4K output with HDR10.
  • Dolby Atmos.
  • HDMI 2.1 output.
  • Alexa Voice Remote.

Xiaomi TV Box S 4K

  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 8 GB storage.
  • Google TV.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 142 g.
  • CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55 processor.
  • 4K output with Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Audio.
  • HDMI 2.1 ×1.
  • Bluetooth voice remote.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
BrandAmazonXiaomi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Wireless ConnectivityDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0 + BLEDual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz / 5GHz; Bluetooth 5.2
PortsHDMI 2.1 output; Micro-USB power; optional Ethernet adapterHDMI 2.1 ×1; USB 2.0 ×1; audio output ×1; DC power input ×1
Casting / Network FeaturesMiracast display mirroring; linked Echo device for hands-free AlexaChromecast built-in

Media Streamer

Media Streamer specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Brand / ModelAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025); AFTCA002Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen, 2023)
Streamer Type4K streaming stickTV box / streaming media player
Operating SystemVega OS 1.1Google TV
Processor / GraphicsSoC: MediaTek MT8698 MCM; CPU: quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.7GHz; GPU: ARM G310 V2, up to 500MHzCPU: quad-core Cortex-A55; GPU: ARM Mali-G31 MP2
Memory / StorageRAM: 1GB LPDDR4; Storage: 8GBRAM: 2GB; Storage: 8GB

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Maximum Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps3840 × 2160 (4K), up to 60 fps
HDR / Video FeaturesHDR10; HDR10+; HLGDolby Vision; HDR10+
Video Decoding / CodecsAV1; HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-2/4HEVC / H.265; AVC / H.264; VP8; VP9; MPEG-1/2/4

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Audio Features / FormatsDolby Atmos; Dolby Digital; Dolby Digital PlusDolby Audio; DTS-HD

Smart Features & Controls

Smart Features & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Streaming / Smart FeaturesAlexa; Fire TV apps; Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+Google Assistant; Google Play apps; Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube
Remote / Voice ControlAlexa Voice Remote; Bluetooth; microphone; IR TV / soundbar power and volume controlBluetooth voice remote; Google Assistant; infrared TV power and volume control

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K SelectXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K (2023)
Dimensions / Weight / Power / In the BoxDevice: 99 × 30 × 14 mm; 42 g. Power: Micro-USB. Included: Fire TV Stick 4K Select, Alexa Voice Remote, USB power cable, power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries and quick-start guideDevice: 95.25 × 95.25 × 16.7 mm; 142 g; Black. In the box: TV Box S (2nd Gen), remote, power adapter, HDMI cable and manual

Similarities

  • Both stream in 4K.
  • Both offer 8 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use Cortex-A55 (processor / graphics).
  • Both use HDR10 (HDR / video features).

In summary

Choose Xiaomi TV Box S 4K for more memory; Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K offers a lighter build.

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